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Hema Malini Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More

Some lesser known facts about hema malini.

• She was born as the 3rd child of a Tamil-speaking family in Tiruchirappalli district of Madras Presidency.
• Her mother, Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti, was a film producer.
• She left her studies in 12th standard to begin her acting career.
• She started her career as a dancer in a Tamil film in 1961.
• In 1964, a Tamil film director, C.V. Sridhar, rejected her for being too thin.
• She first appeared in a film as a dancer in the 1963 Tamil film-  Idhu Sathiyam.
• Her Bollywood debut film-  Sapno Ka Saudagar  in 1968, did not fare well at the Box-Office.
• She remained the highest-paid Bollywood actress from 1976 to 1980.
• She got the sobriquet of Dream Girl after starring in a film of the same name in 1977.

Hema Malini’s Film Sharafat 1970

• Veteran actor, Sanjeev Kumar had a crush on Hema Malini and used Jeetendra to convey his feelings to Hema. Eventually, Hema started liking Jeetendra and dumped Sanjeev Kumar.
• During the shooting of Sholay, Dharmendra fell in love with Hema Malini and according to sources, he used to bribe the spot boys on the set of Sholay to switch off lights frequently so that he could have re-takes with Hema.

Hema Malini in Bell Bottom

Hema Malini Dil Aashna Hai

Hema Malini Feeding A Cow

Hema Malini’s Commercial For A Water Purification Brand

• She is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and is also well versed in Kuchipudi. In an interview, she revealed that she can’t live without dancing. She has also trained her daughters in Bharatnatyam and often performs at various events along with her daughters.

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Hema Malini Wiki, Age, Husband, Caste, Family, Biography & More

Hema Malini  is a veteran Bollywood actress, film producer, and an Indian politician, who is also popular by the name “ Dream Girl.”  Apart from working in the mainstream Hindi cinema, Hema Malini has also worked in Tamil movies as well.

Biography/Wiki

In 1964, she auditioned for a Tamil movie “ Venniradai” but was rejected by the director  C.V.Sridhar  as she was skinny at that time. Later, she debuted with a Hindi film “ Sapno Ka Saudagar ,” which did not do very well at the box office.

Sapno Ka Saudagar movie poster

After her debut movie, there was no looking back for Hema Malini; she was showered with more film offers. Her performance in the rom-com “ Seeta Aur Geeta” and film “ Sholay”  was critically acclaimed.

  Physical Appearance

Height:  5’ 6”

Weight:  60 kg

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Hair Colour:  Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Hema Malini was born in a Tamil-speaking Hindu family. Her mother,  Jaya Lakshmi Chakravarti, was a film producer in the South Indian Film Industry. Her father’s name was VSR Chakravarti . She is the youngest of her two brothers  R.K.Chakravarti and R.J.Chakravarti; who are also film producers.

Hema Malini with her mother

Hema Malini with her father

Hema Malini and her brother, R.J.Chakravarti, with Raj Kapoor

Mesmerized by Hema’s beauty, the Bollywood actor Sanjeev Kumar proposed her for marriage, but she rejected the proposal. Later, she got involved in an affair with her co-actor Jeetendra;  this relationship could not last long and, eventually, ended.

Hema Malini with Sanjeev Kumar

Hema Malini and Jeetendra

While working with Dharmendra in the blockbuster film  Sholay,  Hema Malini got attracted to him. The two expressed their feelings to each other and decided to get married. At that time, Dharmendra was already married to Prakash Kaur , and according to Hindu rituals, he could not marry Hema until he divorced his first wife. But his wife was not ready to divorce him. In the end, Hema Malini and Dharmendra converted to Islam and got married on 2 May 1980.

Hema and Dharmendra wedding pic

The couple has two daughters Esha Deol (Actress) and Ahana Deol .

Hema Malini with her daughters

Her step-sons are the famous Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol .

Hema Malini with Sunny Deol

Dharmendra with Sunny Deol (left) and Bobby Deol (right)

Film Career

Being a producer, Hema’s mother wanted her to become an actress. But she could not make a place in South Indian movies as an actress although she continued working as a dancer. In 1968, she made her debut as an actress with Raj Kapoor starrer Hindi film “ Sapno Ka Saudagar .” She was the fresh face, which every director wanted to cast in their movie. So, her journey as an actress was started.

She worked in over 155 films including, Tum Haseen Main Jawaan, Sholay, Lal Patthar, Andaaz, Naseeb, Gora Aur Kala, Dharmatma, Sanyasi, Satte Pe Satta, Dream Girl, Trishul, Suraag, Kranti, Andha Kanoon, Sitapur Ki Geeta, etc . 

Hema Malini is trained in Indian classical dance forms including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniattam. She continued to perform on stage beside acting. Her daughters are also trained in Odissi and have performed in many charitable events with their mother.

Hema Malini made her directorial debut with the film Dil Aashna Hai ,  which was the first signed film of Shahrukh Khan.

She was critically acclaimed for her performance in her comeback film Baghban (2003) and was even nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award.

Hema Malini with Amitabh Bachchan in Baghban

Political Career

In 1999, Hema Malini campaigned for Vinod Khanna (BJP) , and in 2004, she joined BJP as an MP in the Rajya Sabha. She was appointed the general secretary of the BJP in March 2010. She later got elected as a member of the Lok Sabha in 2014 by defeating Jayant Chaudhary by 3,30,743 votes. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, she again emerged victorious by winning the election from the Mathura Constituency in Uttar Pradesh by a margin of 2,93,471 votes.

Controversy

• The news hit the TV screens when it was revealed that Hema Malini was allotted a 2000-sq ft area to run a dance class. The land actually costs INR 50 Crore (approx.) but was allotted only for INR 70,000 by the BJP led Government to Hema Malini.
• She was also criticised for her tweet about the widows coming from Bihar and West Bengal, residing at Vrindavan. According to her tweet, they must not crowd in Vrindavan.

• Because of her low-attendance in the Parliament, Hema Malini often faces criticism.

Car Collection

• Audi Q5 [1] Jagran
• Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2] Jagran

Hema Malini Posing With Her Car MG Hector

In 2014, her net worth was estimated to be around Rs. 178 Crore .

Favourite Things

• Actors: Shah Rukh Khan, Dharmendra
• Actresses: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor
• Food:  Rice with Rasam, Green Tea, Curd
• Author:  Erle Stanley Gardner (American Author)
• Subject: History
• Her hobbies include dancing, driving and doing yoga.
• Hema Malini had no intention of becoming an actress as she wanted to become a dancer. But due to her mother, she entered the field of acting.

Hema Malini with Dharmendra in Sholay

•  She has worked as an editor of the magazine- New Woman and Meri Saheli.
• She runs a dance school named Natya Vihar Kalakendra Dance School .
• Hema Malini is a member of the animal rights organisation, PETA India. She stood against the traditional spectacle Jallikattu, which is carried out in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and wrote a letter to the Union Minister of Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh, for its ban. She was also awarded the PETA’s Person Of The Year Award in 2011.
• She is often regarded as a trendsetter as she is among the first few actresses who started wearing bell-bottoms on the silver screen.
• She is a vegetarian.
• Malini is an advocate of pure water. She also endorses a water purifier brand and believes pure water should be available for one and all.

• She is one of the actresses who continued to work even after marriage and children.
• Although she started her career with South Indian movies, she did not act in any South Indian film as a lead.

Hema Malini with Deepika Padukone on the launch of her authorised biography

• She is the first   woman to chair the   National Film Development Corporation .
• Hema Malini had two hits and three flops with superstar Rajesh Khanna before her marriage. Directors had stopped pairing them in their films; however, post her marriage, the duo gave eight hits back to back.
• She resides at 43, Shakunt Plot No.17, Jaihind Society, 12th Road, JVPD Juhu, Mumbai Upnagar, Teh.-Andheri, Dist.-Mumbai, Pin-400049.

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You are Awesome, Gorgeous and forever very very beautiful couple Hemaji and Dharamji!!!!! Love you both and your beautiful family!! And I always-will say same bse it’s all about just to love them!!

هيما ماليني و دارمندرا أفضل ممثلان عرفتهما السينماء الهندية حتى التاريخ 2023م ويعتبرا ثروة للهند تضاهي النفط بل وأعظم. وقد تم التعرف عليهما في بلادنا اليمن في سبعينات القرن الماضي من خلال عرض افلامهماعلى المتابعين لهما . أنتم رائعان جداً Allisani Mohamed .

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• Aisha Bi R. Chakravarty
• 5′ 6¼″ (1.68 m)
• October 16 , 1948
• Jeeyapuram, Tiruchirappalli district, Madras State, India
• Dharmendra May 2, 1980 - present (2 children)
• Children Esha Deol
• Parents Jaya Chakravarthy
• Relatives R.J. Chakravarti (Sibling)
• Other works ,Anurag Kashyap was planning a film on Punjabi folk singer Amar Singh Chamkila. Kunal Kapoor was signed to play the lead with Amit Trivedi as the composer. Dharmendra' and Hema Malini's daughter Ahana Deol was in talks to debut with the film, but later declined. The movie was to be directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

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• Trivia Only for purposes of marriage, she converted to Islam, changed her name to Aisha Bi R. Chakravarty, and dharmendra converted his name into Dilawar Khan. They married on August 21, 1979.
• Quotes My interest was dance and, in the beginning, I didn't enjoy acting at all. It was my mother who brought me into films and who looked after my career. I remember each time a producer came to meet her, my only reaction was, 'Oh God, another year of my life gone.'
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Hema Malini, the Dream Girl of Bollywood

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• November 19, 2023

Hema Malini is an iconic actress who has captivated audiences for over five decades. Known as the "Dream Girl" of Bollywood, she has appeared in over 150 films and continues to be active in the movie industry today. This blog post will provide an in-depth introduction to Hema Malini, exploring her early life, rise to fame, most notable roles, and impact on Bollywood.

Early Life and Initial Dance Training

Hema Malini was born on October 16, 1948 in the village of Ammankudi in Tamil Nadu, India. She was the youngest of two daughters born to her Tamil Iyengar Brahmin parents. From a very early age of 3, Hema was drawn to the performing arts, especially dance. She began intensive training in the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of acclaimed gurus including K.J. Sarasa. Hema would practice dance for several hours daily from a young age. This strong foundation in classical dance would later shape her film career.

During her school years, Hema also acted in several plays and became proficient in other dance forms like Kathak and Odissi. Her initial training in the performing arts sparked her interest in pursuing an acting career in films. At age 15, she moved to Chennai to join the film industry.

Rise to Stardom in Hindi Cinema

Hema Malini‘s rise to fame in the 1970s transformed her into a leading star of Bollywood. But her early years were marked by struggle. Although she was a trained dancer, it took several years before she got the opportunity to showcase her dancing on-screen. Her first lead role came in 1968 opposite Raj Kapoor in Sapno Ka Saudagar, which tanked at the box office. However, the movie established Hema as an actress to look out for.

Her first major break was the Johnny Mera Naam in 1970, where she starred opposite Dev Anand. Hema portrayed a glamorous character showcasing both western and Indian sensibilities. The movie was a hit and Hema won her first Filmfare nomination as Best Actress. Another important film in her initial years was Andaz (1971) which featured her in a triangle love story opposite Rajesh Khanna and Shammi Kapoor. Her graceful dance performance to ‘Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana‘ became immensely popular.

But it was Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) that catapulted Hema to fame. Her portrayal of twin sisters with contrasting personalities earned widespread praise. Hema effortlessly switched between the demure Seeta and feisty Geeta on-screen. She won her first Filmfare Best Actress trophy for this double role. 1972 proved to be a breakthrough year as she also starred in hits like Raja Jani and Lal Patthar.

In the mid-70s, Hema cemented her position as the Dream Girl of Bollywood appearing opposite actors like Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor, and Raaj Kumar. Her on-screen pairing with Dharmendra became especially popular. Some of her memorable films include Joshila (1973), Sholay (1975), and Charas (1976).

Most Iconic On-Screen Roles

Here are some details on the most iconic roles essayed by Hema Malini at the peak of her career in the 1970s:

• Basanti in Sholay (1975) – As the talkative tangewali, Hema added both humor and heart to this larger-than-life action epic. Her spunky on-screen chemistry with Dharmendra and friendship with Amitabh‘s Jai established Basanti as one of Bollywood‘s most beloved heroines.
• Geeta in Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) – As the feisty twin separated at birth, Hema got to display great comic timing and her dancing skills especially in the song ‘Naino Mein Sapna.‘ The role showcased her versatility as an actress.
• Sumita in Charas (1976) – Paired opposite Dharmendra, Hema portrayed an enigmatic woman caught in a drug trade conspiracy. Her performance in this suspense thriller was praised for its complexity.
• Kamini in Sholay (1975) – As Thakur Baldev Singh‘s daughter-in-law, Hema stood out in the star-studded cast of Sholay in an author-backed role.

Later Career – The 1980s and beyond

While Hema Malini took on fewer films in the 1980s as she focused on raising her daughters, she continued to play strong character roles. She appeared in hits like Naseeb (1981), Satte Pe Satta (1982) and Vijay (1988) opposite actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Rajesh Khanna.

In the 1990s, Hema Malini expanded her repertoire by directing and producing films like Dil Aashna Hai and Tell Me O Khuda. She also made television appearances and participated in dance tours and concerts.

Even today, Hema Malini‘s cinematic appeal endures. She appeared in the 2000 film Baghban playing Amitabh Bachchan‘s wife. Her most recent film was Shimla Mirchi in 2020. Now in her 70s, Hema Malini continues to act occasionally in character roles while supporting various social causes.

Marriage to Dharmendra and Family

Hema Malini married her frequent co-star Dharmendra in 1980 after starring together in many successful films. The couple has two daughters – Esha Deol, who is an actress, and Ahana Deol, who is a trained Odissi dancer. Esha made her acting debut in a Hindi film directed by her mother.

Hema Malini maintains a busy schedule even today balancing her film work, directional projects, dance tours, political campaigning and family commitments. She continues to inspire many with her dedication to staying active professionally even in her 70s.

Accolades and Awards

Some of the key awards and honors won by Hema Malini over her illustrious career include:

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) and Dream Girl (1977)
• Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (2000)
• National Film Award for Best Actress for Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
• Padma Shri, India‘s fourth highest civilian honor from the Government of India (2000)
• Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema award at IIFA Awards (2015)
• NTR National Award from Government of Andhra Pradesh (2017)

She has received several other prestigious awards like the Kalakar Award, Sansui Viewers Choice Award, Stardust Award for Lifetime Achievement, etc. which recognize her stellar contributions on and off-screen.

Philanthropic Endeavors

Apart from acting, Hema Malini is also a dedicated philanthropist. Some of her charitable initiatives include:

• Hema Malini Foundation to promote and fund performing arts and support women‘s empowerment
• Fundraising dance concerts for various social causes
• Supporting treatment for cancer patients and people with disabilities
• Opening dance training institutes like Natya Vihar Kalakendra to teach and promote classical art forms

She was also appointed as the first Goodwill Ambassador for the Step Up campaign in India. Through her philanthropic work, she aims to support underprivileged sections of society.

Legacy and Enduring Popularity

Hema Malini‘s cinematic legacy and enormous popularity is evident from the countless ways she shaped Hindi cinema:

• Broke language barriers becoming one of the first actresses to work in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Punjabi films
• Mainstreamed classical dance in commercial films and created song sequences that became iconic
• Inspired generations of actresses to enter Bollywood with her success and paved the way for dancers on celluloid
• Epitomized versatility through author-backed roles of different genres – from potboilers to arthouse cinema
• Remains active and popular in the movie business even today in her 70s

Even after a career spanning over 50 years, Hema Malini‘s films, songs, and dance performances remain hugely popular among audiences. She continues to inspire newcomers in Bollywood with her lasting success. Hema Malini‘s glorious cinematic journey makes her an unforgettable star with few peers.

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Hema Malini Turns 75: Celebrating the Dreamgirl's Iconic Life and Career With 75 Facts

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Hema Malini Birthday: 75 fascinating facts about the beautiful actress. (Images: Instagram)

About Hema Malini

Hema Malini is one outstanding human being. She is popularly known as an actress and a politician. However, she has many feathers on a cap, including being a dancer, producer, filmmaker, director, and many more. She began acting in 1963 when she was cast in the Tamil flick “Ithu Saathiyam.”

When she joined the industry, Hema had various roles, like playing a co-star and dancing. As an actress in the Bollywood industry, Hema’s debut came in 1968 when she featured in Sapno Ka Saudagar. Since then, she has featured and starred in many other Bollywood films. Apart from appearing in movies with other megastars like Devanand and Rajesh Khanna , she has also acted with her husband in various movies.

You can easily recognize her from the many movies she has participated in since 1977. People acknowledged her talent as she shot to stardom and named her “Dream Girl.” The name came about as people admired her incredible beauty.

In her long and fantastic career, Hema did not let her talent be defined by just playing a fixed character. She has always adapted and played different roles according to the producer’s requirements.

Hema Malini Age

Hema was born on 16 October 1948 and is currently 73 years old. Her birth place is Ammankudi. Ammankudi is located in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Hema’s Zodiac sign is Libra.

Hema Malini Body Measurements and Physical Attributes

Hema is 5’6’’, which is 168 cm. Her eyes are dark brown, and her hair is black.

Biography of Hema Malini

Idhu Saathiyam, Vanavasam, and Sapno Ke Saudagar were her initial films in the industry. The latter was the one that catapulted her to fame and even earned her the name “Dream Girl.” In 1970, she was the star of various big films like Johnny Mera Naam. She also played some challenging roles around the same period. Such movies included playing a widow in Andaz and a very poor woman in Lal Patthar. In 1972, Hema featured alongside Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kapoor in the popular film Sita aur Geeta.

Barely four years after entering the industry, Hema was one of the biggest and most successful actresses in Bollywood. She was later awarded the Filmfare Best Actress Award following her performances on Pratigya, Sanyasi and Dharmatma. Other hit films she participated in during the 1970s include Kinaara, Joshila, Trishul, Meera and the 1975 blockbuster Sholay.

She then got married but continued featuring in various films in the 1980s like Naseeb, Rajput, Kranti and Satte Pe Satta. The Times of India referred to her and Rajesh Khanna as the “Top Film Couple” following her performances on Durga, Sitapur Ki Geeta, Jamai Raja, Ramkali, and Ek Chadar Maili Si. Later, actress Hema Malini appeared on set with her husband Dharmendra on Andha Kanoon, Baagwat, Alibaba and 40 Chor and Razia Sultan. Malini directed Dil Aashna Hai before stepping back to work on her dance and television programs.

Malini returned from her screen hiatus in 2003 and appeared in Baghban. She had an exemplary performance in the movie, which got her a Filmfare Best Actress Award. Malini then appeared in Veer-Zara in 2004 before proceeding with directing her second movie, Tell Me Oh Khuda. The movie included her family as her daughter Esha Deol and husband Dharmendra appeared in the film.

How Many Films Has Hema Malini Done?

Being such a popular actress, she has been in so many movies that it is challenging to state the exact number. However, it is estimated to be around 150.

Hema Malini’s Husband and Family

Hema is married to fellow Bollywood actor Dharmendra. They are blessed with two daughters, Ahana Deol and Esha Deol. Hema’s mother’s name is Jaya Chakravarti, while her father is VSR Chakravarti.

When Did Hema Malini Start Her Career?

Her first acting gig was in 1963 when she featured in Idhu Sathiyam. She later had a lead main character role in Sapno Ka Saudagar, filmed in 1968.

Hema Malini’s Involvement In Politics

Hema has also had her fair share of participation in politics. It all started in 1999 when she was at the forefront of campaigning for the then BJP candidate Vinod Khanna. That was followed by her nomination by the President as a Rajya Sabha member in 2003. In 2004, she joined the BJP as a member and was later elected its General Secretary in 2010.

Hema beat RLD’s Jayant Choudhary to join the Lok Sabha in 2014 as Mathura MP. She was reelected in 2019 as Mathura MP and works tirelessly to serve the needs of the people.

Hema Malini’s Net Worth

There are no exact details on Hema Malini’s net worth. However, it is estimated to be around $35 million. She has made most of her fortune from her cinema career.

Hema Malini’s Awards and Recognitions

She received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. In the same year, she was also given Padma Shri honors by the Indian government. She was outstanding in 1972 when she got nominated and won the Filmfare Awards for Best Actress 11 times.

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Hema Malini Biography

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Hema Malini

Hema Malini was born on 16 October 1948 in Amankudi village of the then Madras. Born in a Tamil Iyengar family, Malini was the third child of her parents. His father YSR Chakravati was a businessman and mother Jayalakshmi Chakraborty was a film producer. Malini (Hema Malini) studied in DTEA Mandir Marg in her childhood and after that after studying 11th she stepped into the field of acting.

Film Career Of Hema Malini

Hema Malini made her film debut in 1962 as a supporting actress in the Tamil film “Idhu Sathiyam” and then as a dancer in the 1964 Telugu film “Pandava Vanavasam”. Hema Malini did her first Hindi film in 1968 with Raj Kapoor in “Sapno Ka Saudagar” and this film took her career to new heights.

In the early 70s, Hema Malini showed her strong acting in “Joni Mera Naam” with Devanand. After this Hema Malini started playing difficult characters in films such as the character of a widow in the 1971 film “Andaz” and the negative character of a jealous woman in the film Lal Patthar. In 1972, Hema Malini did “Sita Aur Geeta” with Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar. Not only did she get the Filmfare Award from this film, but in just four years, she made her stand among the famous actresses of Bollywood.

Apart from this, his films of the 70s were Sanyasi, Dharmatma, Pratigya, Trishul, Joshila, Khushbu, Kina Meera and Sholay. The character of Basanti played by him in the film Sholay was immortalized forever and even today, his mimicry imitates him in the same style. Malini did 28 films with Dharmendra, out of which the major films are Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Naya Zamana, Raja Jani, Sita Aur Geeta, Patthar Aur Payal, Dost, Sholay, Charas, Jugnu, Azad (1978) and Dillagi ( 1978).

Rajesh Khanna’s films with Hema Malini were also highly appreciated, out of which the film “Prem Nagar” (1974) was a huge hit. After this, he played the role of a classical singer in the film “Mehbooba”. However, among his films with Rajesh Khanna, Palko Ki Chhav Mein and Janta Havaldar flopped.

Even after marrying Dharmendra, Hema Malini remained very active in films. In the 80s, Hema Malini had released Naseeb, Satte Pe Satta, Ek Nayi Paheli, Aadhi Toofan, Durga (1985), Ramkali (1985), Sitapur Ki Geeta (1987), Ek Chadar Maili Se (1990), Rihai and Jamai Raja ( 1990) worked in films. Hema Malini’s hit films with Dharmendra during this period were Alibaba and 40 Thieves, Rebellion, Samrat, Razia Sultan, Andha Kanoon (1983) and Rajatilak (1984).

Hema Malini also ventured into director and film production in the 90s and made the film Dil Aashna Hai in 1992 in which Shahrukh Khan and Divya Bharti were the main actors. His second film as producer-director was Mohini (1995) starring his nieces Madhu and Sudesh Berry in the lead roles. After this Hema Malini focused her attention more towards dance and TV. In 1997 starred in Himalaya Putra opposite Akshaye Khanna.

After keeping a distance from films for many years, she made a strong comeback in films through the film Baghban in 2003, for which she received the Filmfare Best Actress Award. This was followed by guest appearances in the film “Veer-Zaara” in 2004 and “Laga Chunari Mein Daag Mein” in 2007. In 2011, the third film Tell Me O Khuda was made as a producer-director but unfortunately it was Vinod Khanna’s last film which was released on 21 April 2017.

Political Life Of Hema Malini

In 1999, Hema Malini campaigned for the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate and former actor Vinod Khanna, who contested the Lok Sabha elections from Gurdaspur, Punjab. In February 2004, Hema Malini officially joined the BJP. Was a Rajya Sabha member from 2003 to 2009. In 2010, Hema Malini was made the Chief Secretary of BJP. 2014 Hema Malini contesting the Lok Sabha elections defeated Jayant Choudhary from Mathura by a huge margin. With this, Malini became MP for the first time. In the 2019 elections also, he got victory from Mathura seat.

Family Life Of Hema Malini

Hema Malini married Dharmendra in 1980. Although Dharmendra was already married and had two sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Dharmendra and Hema Malini have two children, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. Esha Deol is an actress in Bollywood films while Ahana Deol is an assistant director.

Hema Malini’s niece Madhu Raghunath was also a strong actress who worked in superhit films like Phool Aur Kaante, Roja and Ananya. Hema Malini became a nanny for the first time on 11 June 2015 when her younger daughter Ahana Deol gave birth to a baby boy. Hema Malini became a maternal grandmother for the second time on 20 October 2017 when Esha Deol gave birth to a daughter.

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Hema Malini on why she never met Dharmendra’s first wife Prakash Kaur: ‘I have never spoken to her… I respect her a lot’

In her biography hema malini: the dream girl, the veteran actress opened up on her equation with husband dharmendra's first wife prakash kaur..

Karan Deol , son of Bollywood actor Sunny Deol, tied the knot with Drisha Acharya in a glamorous wedding ceremony that brought together the entire Deol family. The star-studded affair saw the presence of Karan’s parents, Sunny and Pooja Deol, as well as his grandparents Dharmendra and Prakash Kaur. Karan’s uncles Bobby and Abhay Deol were also in attendance. Their starry wedding reception also saw Bollywood’s big names in attendance. However, it was the absence of Dharmendra’s second wife Hema Malini and their daughters Ahana and Esha Deol that grabbed the headlines.

While Dharmendra and Hema Malini have always maintained privacy regarding their relationship and family matters, Hema shared some insights in her biography, Hema Malini: The Dream Girl. In the book, Hema recalled that she met Prakash Kaur on several occasions at social gatherings before she married Dharmendra. However, after their marriage, their paths didn’t cross.

She said, “I didn’t want to disturb anyone. I am happy with whatever Dharamji did for me and my daughters. He played the role of a father, like any father would do. I guess I am happy with that.”

Hema also emphasized the respect she and her daughters hold for Prakash Kaur and Dharmendra’s first family. She said, “Today I am a working woman and I have been able to maintain my dignity because I have devoted my life to art and culture. I guess, if the situation was even slightly different from this, I wouldn’t be what I am today. Though I have never spoken about Prakash, I respect her a lot. Even my daughters respect Dharamji’s family. The world wants to know about my life in detail, but that is not for others to know. It’s no one’s business.”

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Esha Deol took to social media to extend her heartfelt wishes to Karan and Drisha. She wrote, “Congratulations Karan and Drisha. Wishing you both a lifetime of togetherness and happiness. Lots of love.”

Prakash Kaur didn’t make any media appearances during her grandson’s wedding festivities but she was seen taking part in the ceremonies in wedding pictures shared by the Deol family members.

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